Articles from Source: SoundCloud

This week, we made a significant improvement by removing a single log statement from a service's hot path. As a result, the 99th-percentile response latency dropped from ~48ms to ~18ms, and CPU usage decreased similarly. After the change, latency never exceeded 40ms, showcasing a clear performance boost. 📉 Interestingly, the change highlights the importance of measurement over code review in identifying performance issues. #TechUpdate #PerformanceOptimization #Python #SoftwareEngineering...

🚀 Exciting updates for Artist Pro subscribers! You can now register apps directly from the terminal using sc-api-auth.mjs. This tool simplifies the process by opening a browser for OAuth and printing your credentials, all in one go. Additionally, the OpenAPI spec is now available on GitHub for your reference. Access it at openapi/api.yaml and stay updated with changes. For more details, check the public repo at soundcloud/api. #APIUpdates #DeveloperTools #ArtistPro #OpenAPI #SoundCloud

🚀 Exciting news for music app enthusiasts! SoundCloud has launched updated developer resources for "vibe coding." Now, anyone can create music experiences without needing extensive programming skills. They’ve removed barriers to access the SoundCloud API, allowing instant generation of Client IDs for those with an Artist-Pro subscription. Additionally, new AI Agent Documentation ensures your coding companions have accurate information for seamless development. What will you create? 🎶💻...